When a Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch

When a Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch by [Madisyn Taylor]( When dealing with negative people, we can choose not to respond to their behavior and allow our positive behavior be an example. Because life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass can interrupt the serenity of those who come together to practice peace. A disruptive worker can cause rules to be imposed that affect their colleagues' professional lives. A team member who is pessimistic or highly critical may destroy the morale of their fellow members. And one "bad apple" in your personal life can be a potent distraction that makes it difficult to focus on the blessings you've been given and the people who love you. There may always be people in your life who take it upon themselves to create disruption, foster chaos, stamp out hope, and act as if they are above reproach – even when, in doing so, they put a blight on their own experiences. But you don't need to allow their negativity and callousness to sour your good mood. Often, our first impulse upon coming head-to-head with a bad apple is to express our anger and frustration in no uncertain terms. However, bad apples only have the power to turn our lives sour if we let them. If you can exercise patience and choose not to respond to their words or actions, you will significantly limit the effect they are able to have on you and your environment. You can also attempt to encourage a bad apple to change their behavior by letting your good behavior stand as an example. If your bad apple is simply hoping to attract notice, they may come to realize that receiving positive attention is much more satisfying than making a negative impression. While you may be tempted to simply disassociate yourself entirely from a bad apple, consider why they might be inclined to cause disturbances. Understanding their motivation can help you see that bad apples are not necessarily bad people. Though bad apples are a fact of life, minimizing the impact you allow them to have upon you is empowering because you are not letting anyone else affect the quality of your experiences. You may discover that buried at the very heart of a bad apple is a seed of goodness. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [No-Squat Booty Workout]( by Evan Ruiz Our booty is one of the top most underactive muscles within our bodies, and that fact often leads to lower back pain, knee aches, and overactive hip flexors, which cause our bodies to hunch forward as we age. In this 14 day course, you'll work from the inside out, training the neuromuscular system to understand how to activate your glutes and keep them activated well after the work out is over. Let's get you started. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Go Strapless in 10 Days]( 2. [21 Days of Prayer to Change Your Life]( 3. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 4. [8 Week Whole Body Makeover!]( 5. [A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back!]( 6. [From Codependent to Independent]( 7. [Chakra Dance to Change Your Life]( 8. [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( 9. [How and When to Leave a Relationship]( 10. [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( New Courses • [Go Strapless in 10 Days]( • [What to Eat for Immunity]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]